SMS & our Home School Association (HSA) have a long tradition of hosting social events & fundraisers like the Craft Show highlighted in this April 1984 news clipping. These events have not only enriched the learning environment at SMS by providing financial support, but have fostered unity, & forged lasting bonds & friendships within our faith community. Do you have a favorite HSA event from the past or present? If so, comment below and share a memory or story from it! #stMarys175 #ThrowbackThursday #SMStheplacetoBEE
Miss Ziomek's 3rd grade class did a "gallery walk" of their Social Studies state research projects! Students wrote one thing they learned, one thing they liked, & one thing that could've been done differently about each project. They enjoyed learning about the different states!
Congratulations to the following SMS graduates who have been named to the third quarter honor roll at Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart:
10th grade:
Mia Charland, Rachel Noah, Courtney Riel, Julia Zielinski - with distinction
12th grade: Natalie Pellicano
Our 8th graders are almost ready to pass on their light to the Class of 2025 tomorrow morning during our Mass of Hope tradition. Mass begins at 9:00, see you then! 🕯️
May is here! Students are allowed to wear navy blue uniform shorts with a uniform polo or warm weather uniform tee from now through the end of the school year. Hooray!
Happy School Principals' Day to the one and only Mrs. D'Angelo! Without her, SMS would not operate on a daily basis - she sets the academic tone by encouraging students to thrive, and implements her vision to provide a successful and positive environment for students and teachers.
We celebrated Mrs. D'Angelo today by gathering in the gym for announcements and a photo this morning. Students presented her with handmade cards & gifts. Thank you Mrs. D'Angelo for all you do for SMS! #SchoolPrincipalsDay #SMStheplacetoBEE
Profe Maria's Spanish classes have been busy the past few weeks completing lessons on clothing. Grade 5 constructed camisetas (t-shirts) for stuffed animals, while grade 6 researched what makes different Spanish speaking countries unique, and then designed camisetas for the countries they chose based on their unique features & cultural aspects. #Spanish #culture #enrichment
First Friday Adoration has had to be canceled for Friday, May 3, 2024.
ANIMA CHRISTI:
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds conceal me.
Do not permit me to be parted from you.
From the evil foe protect me.
At the hour of my death call me. A
nd bid me come to you, to praise you with all your saints for ever and ever.
Amen.
Congratulations to Patrick MacDiarmid (grade 8) and Mia Charland (SMS class of 2022) on receiving Altar Server Awards from Bishop Mike this past weekend!
Father David Baker, director of vocations for the diocese, likened the altar servers in attendance to an "army of superheroes.” Father Baker continued, ”Young men and women, do you realize that when you put that alb on in the sacristy before Mass each Sunday morning, you are putting on a superhero’s cape? You are living a heroic life....By your service, your devotion to the sacraments of the altar, by the choices you make in your daily life, you preach the Gospel by your life.”
We are so proud of our "superheroes" Patrick and Mia - what an honor!
https://wnycatholic.org/2024/04/30/altar-server-award-recipients-called-superheroes-in-ceremonial-mass/
Photos courtesy of the Diocese of Buffalo & Erin MacDiarmid.
#SMSalumni #AltarServers #superhero #Buzzworthy
SMS 8th graders recently delivered smiles to 31 pediatric cancer patients at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. This group of dedicated 8th graders chose to create "Jared Boxes" for pediatric patients as their service project for the year. #service
Regretably, First Friday Adoration has had to be canceled for Friday, May 3, 2024.
The Divine Praises:
Blessed be God.
Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man.
Blessed be His most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary, most holy.
Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste Spouse.
Blessed be God in His angels and in His saints.
St. Mary School students excel in reading - in fact, 75% score at or above the national average. If you’re looking for a change for your student, somewhere you know your child can succeed, call 716-689-8424 to schedule an on-school time tour.
Did you forget to register your foursome for the May 17th Scramble Golf Tournament? Don't worry, we have a few spots available! Use this link for details: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/o/smsp/page/annual-golf-tournament (IG users, go to the live feed at stmaryswormville.org for the link.)
#MondayMotivation #virtueofthemonth #courage #CharacterEd
Teens from St. Mary's and St. Teresa's had a great time at Making Connections! They enjoyed time with new friends from around the diocese, joined in service projects, learned how to remain in Christ through changes and challenges in life, and ended the day celebrating Mass with Bishop Mike and Fr. Bryan.
Grade 6 led us in the liturgy at school Mass on Friday morning. Father Art reminded us all how we should be exploding with joy, and on fire in our hearts for the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist at Mass!
Our Grade 6 boys submitted their 2024 Erie County Rain Barrel Competition piece this month! The Erie County Department of Environment & Planning invites schools & youth groups in Erie and Niagara counties to participate in a rain barrel painting contest annually. A rain barrel collects and stores rain water from your roof that would otherwise flow across lawns, driveways, roads and parking lots – picking up dirt, oil, fertilizers, and other chemicals along the way before emptying into storm drains or streams. The contest rain barrels are converted from donated 55-gallon food-grade drums. Contaminated storm-water runoff is the #1 cause of pollution in our waterways. Rain barrels help reduce the volume of runoff, and therefore its potential to convey pollutants. The rain barrel painting project helps students learn more about how to protect water quality in our rivers, streams and lakes. #EarthDay #April #RainBarrels #waterquality
"UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss
Grade 2 students celebrated Earth Day this week by pledging to care & take care of our environment in these Lorax themed writing pieces. #EarthDay #careforGodscreation
Mrs. Witkowski's Grade 2 Science class was buzzing yesterday! Students constructed bees out of fuzzy materials like pom poms or cotton balls to mimic a real bee's anatomy, then tested how well the bees they made were able to transfer pollen from one flower to another. Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem because of their impact on pollination! #EarthDay #savethebees
We couldn't let this day go by without wishing a very happy Administrative Professionals Day to our own Mrs. Margaret Terrill! Mrs. Terrill is the one who answers the phones, and your ring at the doorbell. She problem solves, organizes, multi-tasks, and lends a helping hand and listening ear. You might even hear her on the afternoon announcements once in awhile! She brings her cheery personality and compassionate attitude to our front desk, and in turn our whole school. We are so blessed to have you Mrs. Terrill, thank you for all you do in your many roles in our school and parish!
